How far is Samjiyon from Akita?

The distance between Akita (Akita Airport) and Samjiyon (Samjiyon Airport) is 639 miles / 1028 kilometers / 555 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Akita (AXT) to Samjiyon (YJS) is 2139 miles / 3443 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 57 minutes.

Distance from Akita to Samjiyon

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Akita to Samjiyon. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 638.869 miles
• 1028.161 kilometers
• 555.162 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula

• 637.396 miles
• 1025.789 kilometers
• 553.882 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Akita to Samjiyon?

The estimated flight time from Akita Airport to Samjiyon Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Akita and Samjiyon?

The time difference between Akita and Samjiyon is 1 hour. Samjiyon is 1 hour behind Akita.

Flight carbon footprint between Akita Airport (AXT) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS)

On average, flying from Akita to Samjiyon generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Akita to Samjiyon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akita Airport (AXT) and Samjiyon Airport (YJS).

Airport information

Origin	Akita Airport
City:	Akita
Country:	Japan
IATA Code:	AXT
ICAO Code:	RJSK
Coordinates:	39°36′56″N, 140°13′8″E

Destination	Samjiyon Airport
City:	Samjiyon
Country:	North Korea
IATA Code:	YJS
ICAO Code:	ZKSE
Coordinates:	41°54′25″N, 128°24′35″E